John Stango Abstract Paintings
American, b. 1958
John Stango is America’s artist, born and raised in working-class Philadelphia in 1958. Today, John stands as the Frontier of Modern American Pop Art, best known for his distinctive imagery and multifaceted mosh up style paintings. Using methods of both silk-screen done by hand in studio, and freehand painting, we are drawn to his use of bright colors, and animated characters leaving us in a dizzying yet profound world of his own.
John carries the pop art movement into the 21st Century with his powerful play on iconic trends and household names. He builds this upon 1950’s tradition, infusing it with a new, vibrant, colorful, and masculine approach. Musicians, art collectors, politicians, actors, and professional athletes alike prize his work and can be found in stadiums, corporate offices, and galleries across the country.
Frances Elaine Rockwell, John’s mother, was a talented painter with her family’s heritage tracing back to famed American artist Norman Rockwell. Early in life, John’s teachers noticed his unique artistic talent and although he defied his family’s wishes by attending Tyler School of Art at Temple University, John quickly began to hone his gift and stood out among his class. One professor noted that he was one artist everyone noticed.
Graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Graphic Design, John drew the attention of Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s department stores who hired him as a visual merchandiser and display artist. John soon began to create original silk-screened t-shirts that his former employers chose to carry in their stores and as his reputation in the region continued to grow, he turned his attention and energy to painting full time. For the past 30 years John has been working actively out of a large backwoods warehouse in Philadelphia.
As well, John draws artistic inspiration from retro advertising, pop icons, B-movies, mid-century modernism, magazines, noir films, vintage signage and all things pop-culture. Forming a unique combination of both silk-screening and hand painting, John creates pieces that are all at once nostalgic and modern. He is defined by intense brush strokes, painting with his body using explosions of color, aggressive textures, jarring contrasts and intense highlights. His subjects usually consist of iconic bombshell women, designer logos, sports heroes, stewardesses, Americana images, all while competing with and complementing one another, yielding exceptional compositions we are instantly drawn to. Batman, Elvis, Audrey Hepburn, Lucky Strike, Mickey Mouse, and Heineken all find themselves reborn in John’s paintings time and time again, all while using an element of surprise.to
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Artist: John Stango
"Basquiat/Samo" Jean-Michel Basquiat Pop Art Painting on Canvas Red Background
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A pop piece depicting Basquiat/Samo. With impasto painting and silkscreening we are drawn to the movement, as the artist is able to engage his viewer with contrasting highlights and ...
Category
2010s Contemporary John Stango Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Times Square" Colorful Pop Art Scene Midtown Manhattan NYC Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A pop piece depicting New York City's iconic Times Square in Midtown Manhattan with taxis, cars and people in a bursting street scene filled with color and impasto paint, with quick ...
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2010s Pop Art John Stango Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"Five Spot" Abraham Lincoln
5 Dollar Bill Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A pop piece depicting Abraham Lincoln juxtaposed with the American 5 Dollar Bill. With impasto painting, and quick brushwork we are drawn to the movement, as the artist is able to en...
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2010s Contemporary John Stango Abstract Paintings
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"Cassius Clay" Muhammad Ali Pop Art Painting on Canvas Red
Yellow Background
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A pop piece depicting Muhammed Ali Cassius Clay. With impasto painting, and quick brushwork we are drawn to the movement, as the artist is able to engage ...
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2010s Contemporary John Stango Abstract Paintings
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"Street Mouse" Mickey Mouse
100 Dollar Bills Pop Art Acrylic Canvas Painting
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A pop piece depicting Mickey Mouse juxtaposed with 100 Dollar Bills. With impasto painting, thrown paint and quick brushwork we are drawn to the movem...
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2010s Contemporary John Stango Abstract Paintings
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"Lavender Chanel" Audrey Hepburn with Flowers Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A bold and elegant piece depicting Audrey Hepburn's Breakfast At Tiffany's juxtaposed with Chanel on an elegant lilac background. With impasto painting, and quick brushwork we are dr...
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2010s Pop Art John Stango Abstract Paintings
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"James Dean Skull" Pop Art Mixed Media Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A pop piece depicting James Dean juxtaposed with a colorful Skull. Chanel Paris is adorned top left and bottom with a lilac gradient background. With impasto painting, and quick brus...
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2010s Contemporary John Stango Abstract Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
"Jean-Michel Basquiat" Pop Art Mixed Media
Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A pop piece depicting Jean-Michel Basquiat with impasto painting, spray paint and silkscreening. We are drawn to the movement, as the artist is able to engage his viewer with contras...
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2010s Contemporary John Stango Abstract Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic, Mixed Media
"SAMO Actual Size" Pop Art Jean Michel Basquiat Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A pop piece depicting Basquiat with impasto painting and silkscreening we are drawn to the movement, as the artist is able to engage his viewer with contrasting highlights and shadow...
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2010s Contemporary John Stango Abstract Paintings
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"Bazooka Ali" Double Muhammad Ali
Chanel Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A pop piece depicting Muhammed Ali with Chanel. With impasto painting, and quick brushwork we are drawn to the movement, as the artist is able to engage his viewer with contrasting h...
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2010s Contemporary John Stango Abstract Paintings
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"Red Mustang" Colorful
Red Background Abstract Pop Art Acrylic Painting Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A large pop piece depicting an abstract composition with the artist signature style. He creates an illusion that the parts are in motion and almost floating. With impasto painting, a...
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2010s Pop Art John Stango Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
"SAMO Upper View" Chanel No.5
Jean Michel Basquiat Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A pop piece depicting Basquiat with Chanel No.5. With impasto painting and silkscreening we are drawn to the movement, as the artist is able to engage his viewer with contrasting hig...
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2010s Contemporary John Stango Abstract Paintings
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"Miss Audrey Hepburn" Audrey
Tiffany
Co. Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A bold and elegant piece depicting Audrey Hepburn's Breakfast At Tiffany's juxtaposed with Tiffany & Co. in background. With impasto painting, and quick brushwork we are drawn to the...
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2010s Pop Art John Stango Abstract Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
"Factory Girl" Marilyn Monroe
Campbells Soup Pop Art Acrylic Painting Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A pop piece depicting Marilyn Monroe juxtaposed with Andy Warhols iconic Campbells Soup. With impasto painting, and quick brushwork we are drawn to the movement, as the artist is abl...
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2010s Contemporary John Stango Abstract Paintings
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"High Noon" Colorful Shapes with Light Background Abstract Pop Art Painting
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A large pop piece depicting an abstract composition with the artist signature style. He creates an illusion that the parts are in motion and almost floating. With impasto painting, a...
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2010s Pop Art John Stango Abstract Paintings
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"Ghost Rider" Colorful Abstract Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Light Background
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A large pop piece depicting an abstract composition with the artist signature style. He creates an illusion that the parts are in motion and almost floating. With impasto painting, a...
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2010s Pop Art John Stango Abstract Paintings
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"Bazooka Basquiat" Bazooka Gum
Jean Michel Basquiat Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A pop piece depicting Basquiat with Bazooka Gum. With impasto painting and silkscreening we are drawn to the movement, as the artist is able to engage his viewer with contrasting hig...
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2010s Contemporary John Stango Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
$6,800 Sale Price
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"Blue-Eyed Soul" Colorful Shapes with Black Background Abstract Pop Art Painting
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
A large pop piece depicting an abstract composition with the artist signature style. He creates an illusion that the parts are in motion and almost floating. With impasto painting, a...
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2010s Pop Art John Stango Abstract Paintings
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Canvas, Acrylic
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John Stango abstract paintings for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic John Stango abstract paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of abstract paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of purple and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by John Stango in acrylic paint, canvas, fabric and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large John Stango abstract paintings, so small editions measuring 24 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Brian Nash, Mario Schifano, and Molly Herman. John Stango abstract paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,900 and tops out at $9,600, while the average work can sell for $5,150.









